The Perceptive Photographerhttps://www.danieljgregory.com
Podcast that looks at photography as an art and craft rather than a collection of camera gear.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:33:34 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.3Hosted by fine-art photographer Daniel j Gregory, the Perceptive Photographer is an exploration of what it means to be a photographer. The podcast primary focus is on the more non-technical aspects of the art of photography covering a wide range of subjects from intention and meaning behind the camera and in the print, meaningful analysis of images, nature of influence and interviews with amazing lesser known working photographers. The podcast is for the photographer who is looking to better understand their own work and the work of other photographers.Daniel j GregorycleanepisodicDaniel j Gregorydanieljgregory@mac.comdanieljgregory@mac.com (Daniel j Gregory)Daniel j Gregory PhotographyThe Perceptive Photographerhttp://www.danieljgregory.com/iTunes/PerceptivePhotographeriTunesLogo.jpghttps://www.danieljgregory.com
info@danieljgregory.comHosted by fine-art photographer Daniel j Gregory, the Perceptive Photographer is an exploration of what it means to be a photographer. The podcast primary focus is on the more non-technical aspects of the art of photography covering a wide range of subjects from intention and meaning behind the camera and in the print, meaningful analysis of images, nature of influence and interviews with amazing lesser known working photographers. The podcast is for the photographer who is looking to better understand their own work and the work of other phLangley, WaWeeklyPart A inserts into part R and twisthttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/part-a-into-part-r-and-twist/
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:00:54 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30494https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/part-a-into-part-r-and-twist/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/part-a-into-part-r-and-twist/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>If you have ever tried to put together a piece of furniture from IKEA or have been pulling your hair out because your friend can't give you good directions to their house, this week's podcast is for you.</p>
<p>That is a challenge that I am asking you to take on this week. I want you to create some instructions for how you take a photograph and edit a picture. Then use those instructions to teach you about your process. What have you missed, skipped, repeated, or do for no reason you can figure out. Then examine what you can shift to try and find a new way to access your creative process. One of the most significant challenges we often face is understanding why we do something. By slowing way down and focusing on the smallest task, we might find some insight into why we make our work.</p>
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Episode 235

If you have ever tried to put together a piece of furniture from IKEA or have been pulling your hair out because your friend can’t give you good directions to their house, this week’s podcast is for you.

This week we take a look at how important it is to understand the instructions we are following when we do something creative like create a photograph. There is so much that goes into a photograph and processing of an image. I would argue that most of us aren’t aware of all the decisions we are making. There is an old phrase that says something like those who can’t teach, which is a load of garbage. Those who can’t explain what they are doing can’t teach. Teaching is a lot about understanding how, what, when, and why something is happening. If you really want to know how to do something, teach someone else.

That is a challenge that I am asking you to take on this week. I want you to create some instructions for how you take a photograph and edit a picture. Then use those instructions to teach you about your process. What have you missed, skipped, repeated, or do for no reason you can figure out. Then examine what you can shift to try and find a new way to access your creative process. One of the most significant challenges we often face is understanding why we do something. By slowing way down and focusing on the smallest task, we might find some insight into why we make our work.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>If you have ever tried to put together a piece of furniture from IKEA or have been pulling your hair out because your friend can't give you good directions to their house, this week's podcast is for you. That is a challenge that I am asking you to tak...
If you have ever tried to put together a piece of furniture from IKEA or have been pulling your hair out because your friend can’t give you good directions to their house, this week’s podcast is for you.
This week we take a look at how important it is to understand the instructions we are following when we do something creative like create a photograph. There is so much that goes into a photograph and processing of an image. I would argue that most of us aren’t aware of all the decisions we are making. There is an old phrase that says something like those who can’t teach, which is a load of garbage. Those who can’t explain what they are doing can’t teach. Teaching is a lot about understanding how, what, when, and why something is happening. If you really want to know how to do something, teach someone else.
That is a challenge that I am asking you to take on this week. I want you to create some instructions for how you take a photograph and edit a picture. Then use those instructions to teach you about your process. What have you missed, skipped, repeated, or do for no reason you can figure out. Then examine what you can shift to try and find a new way to access your creative process. One of the most significant challenges we often face is understanding why we do something. By slowing way down and focusing on the smallest task, we might find some insight into why we make our work.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:40Upside down and backwardshttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/upside-down-backwards/
Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:42:35 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30487https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/upside-down-backwards/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/upside-down-backwards/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I was recently at an art opening that had several photographs of interesting abstractions. Images of plants, buildings, and objects all taken and presented as abstract objects. In listening to people talk about the work, I heard people discussing what they saw in the images or what they thought the actual object in the photograph was. I also observed that many people would tilt their head left or right to gain a new perspective. That tilting reminded me of working with a large-format camera which flips an image upside down and backwards.<br />
In this week's podcast, we talk about the advantages of using the power of flipping the perspective of an image to help us better understand the nature of seeing, editing, composing and creating more well-seen images. Sometimes to gain an insight into more meaningful work, we need to see the world differently.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/upside-down-backwards/">Upside down and backwards</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

Episode 234

I was recently at an art opening that had several photographs of interesting abstractions. Images of plants, buildings, and objects all taken and presented as abstract objects. In listening to people talk about the work, I heard people discussing what they saw in the images or what they thought the actual object in the photograph was. I also observed that many people would tilt their head left or right to gain a new perspective. That tilting reminded me of working with a large-format camera which flips an image upside down and backwards.

In this week’s podcast, we talk about the advantages of using the power of flipping the perspective of an image to help us better understand the nature of seeing, editing, composing and creating more well-seen images. Sometimes to gain an insight into more meaningful work, we need to see the world differently.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>I was recently at an art opening that had several photographs of interesting abstractions. Images of plants, buildings, and objects all taken and presented as abstract objects. In listening to people talk about the work,
I was recently at an art opening that had several photographs of interesting abstractions. Images of plants, buildings, and objects all taken and presented as abstract objects. In listening to people talk about the work, I heard people discussing what they saw in the images or what they thought the actual object in the photograph was. I also observed that many people would tilt their head left or right to gain a new perspective. That tilting reminded me of working with a large-format camera which flips an image upside down and backwards.
In this week’s podcast, we talk about the advantages of using the power of flipping the perspective of an image to help us better understand the nature of seeing, editing, composing and creating more well-seen images. Sometimes to gain an insight into more meaningful work, we need to see the world differently.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:04Dangers of too muchhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/dangersp-of-too-much/
Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:53:57 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30482https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/dangersp-of-too-much/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/dangersp-of-too-much/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>There are many traps out there to keep us from making the types of photography that we want to create. Some of them are simple to see, while others are more complex in nature. As I was sitting in the studio watching my dog flip the pillows off the sofa she gets to sit on; it occurred to me that too much of something, even a pillow on a couch, might be a bad thing.<br />
In this week's podcast, we take a look at the impact of too much of something and what that can do to your photography and creative living. The two topics of gear and processing we quickly gloss over so that we can turn our attention to the impacts of talking too much, seeing too much and having too much time for our work.<br />
Each of those areas can be useful and helpful in our photography, but when we have too much of any of them, it can cause us to derail our work. So let's take a look at those three areas and how we can avoid getting snared in their traps.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/dangersp-of-too-much/">Dangers of too much</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

Episode 233

There are many traps out there to keep us from making the types of photography that we want to create. Some of them are simple to see, while others are more complex in nature. As I was sitting in the studio watching my dog flip the pillows off the sofa she gets to sit on; it occurred to me that too much of something, even a pillow on a couch, might be a bad thing.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the impact of too much of something and what that can do to your photography and creative living. The two topics of gear and processing we quickly gloss over so that we can turn our attention to the impacts of talking too much, seeing too much and having too much time for our work.

Each of those areas can be useful and helpful in our photography, but when we have too much of any of them, it can cause us to derail our work. So let’s take a look at those three areas and how we can avoid getting snared in their traps.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>There are many traps out there to keep us from making the types of photography that we want to create. Some of them are simple to see, while others are more complex in nature. As I was sitting in the studio watching my dog flip the pillows off the sofa...
There are many traps out there to keep us from making the types of photography that we want to create. Some of them are simple to see, while others are more complex in nature. As I was sitting in the studio watching my dog flip the pillows off the sofa she gets to sit on; it occurred to me that too much of something, even a pillow on a couch, might be a bad thing.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the impact of too much of something and what that can do to your photography and creative living. The two topics of gear and processing we quickly gloss over so that we can turn our attention to the impacts of talking too much, seeing too much and having too much time for our work.
Each of those areas can be useful and helpful in our photography, but when we have too much of any of them, it can cause us to derail our work. So let’s take a look at those three areas and how we can avoid getting snared in their traps.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:56Religion, politics and photographyhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/religion-politics-photography/
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 02:54:41 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30478https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/religion-politics-photography/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/religion-politics-photography/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Episode 232 I think everyone has been to a party where politics and religious topics were not allowed, or you wish they were banned from the family holidays or summer parties. Both of these topics seem to bring out the worst in people’s conversational behaviors, and unless you recently underwent a huge personal journey, you […]</p>
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Episode 232

I think everyone has been to a party where politics and religious topics were not allowed, or you wish they were banned from the family holidays or summer parties. Both of these topics seem to bring out the worst in people’s conversational behaviors, and unless you recently underwent a huge personal journey, you are unlikely to change your opinion because of something some said about god over wine coolers.

In this week’s podcast, I take a look at how we approach hard and unapproachable topics in our photography. Like religion and politics, are there topics in photography that you argue to argue or are bothered so much by the method, gear, or process that you can’t look at the work objectively.

As you identify these taboo topics in your photography, I would challenge you to find a way to make the conversation better by listening more and trying to find a way to appreciate the risk and work someone does to create their photographs. As creators, artist, and viewers of photography (and art), I feel we have a responsibility to find a way to support others in meaningful and honest ways that don’t end up in conversational levels of Dante’s Inferno like religion and politics seem to often end up.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>Episode 232 I think everyone has been to a party where politics and religious topics were not allowed, or you wish they were banned from the family holidays or summer parties. Both of these topics seem to bring out the worst in people’s conversational ...
I think everyone has been to a party where politics and religious topics were not allowed, or you wish they were banned from the family holidays or summer parties. Both of these topics seem to bring out the worst in people’s conversational behaviors, and unless you recently underwent a huge personal journey, you are unlikely to change your opinion because of something some said about god over wine coolers.
In this week’s podcast, I take a look at how we approach hard and unapproachable topics in our photography. Like religion and politics, are there topics in photography that you argue to argue or are bothered so much by the method, gear, or process that you can’t look at the work objectively.
As you identify these taboo topics in your photography, I would challenge you to find a way to make the conversation better by listening more and trying to find a way to appreciate the risk and work someone does to create their photographs. As creators, artist, and viewers of photography (and art), I feel we have a responsibility to find a way to support others in meaningful and honest ways that don’t end up in conversational levels of Dante’s Inferno like religion and politics seem to often end up.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:27The art of giving uphttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/art-of-giving-up/
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:20:40 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30473https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/art-of-giving-up/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/art-of-giving-up/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Episode 231 At some point, we all want to quit. For a host of reasons, we might want to call it a day. Maybe we are tired, bored, fearful, or lost. No matter the cause at some point in your photography, you will want to move on. For some, it might be moving on from […]</p>
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Episode 231

At some point, we all want to quit. For a host of reasons, we might want to call it a day. Maybe we are tired, bored, fearful, or lost. No matter the cause at some point in your photography, you will want to move on. For some, it might be moving on from just a project. For others, it might be from photography in general.

This week’s podcast takes a look at the art of giving up. The process of letting go so that we can remove the old and make room for the new. A chance to find that we can continue to create and build on our experiences in life to become better than we were yesterday. While giving up doesn’t always have to happen, and some times giving up is done for the wrong reasons, we can sometimes find peace and joy when we celebrate the good that comes from starting a new.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>Episode 231 At some point, we all want to quit. For a host of reasons, we might want to call it a day. Maybe we are tired, bored, fearful, or lost. No matter the cause at some point in your photography, you will want to move on. For some,
At some point, we all want to quit. For a host of reasons, we might want to call it a day. Maybe we are tired, bored, fearful, or lost. No matter the cause at some point in your photography, you will want to move on. For some, it might be moving on from just a project. For others, it might be from photography in general.
This week’s podcast takes a look at the art of giving up. The process of letting go so that we can remove the old and make room for the new. A chance to find that we can continue to create and build on our experiences in life to become better than we were yesterday. While giving up doesn’t always have to happen, and some times giving up is done for the wrong reasons, we can sometimes find peace and joy when we celebrate the good that comes from starting a new.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean14:04The sum of the parts or the parts of the sum?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/sum-of-the-parts/
Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:24:22 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30468https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/sum-of-the-parts/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/sum-of-the-parts/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>When you look at an inkblot test, you might see something strange or unusual. You also are likely to see something that someone else might not see. Each of us sees something unique and different, which is why I think many of us are photographers. We find that photography helps us be able to say something about how we see the world around us.<br />
As photographers, we are responsible for the entirety of the frame. We are responsible for what is in the frame, out of the frame, and how everything overlaps and exist in the frame. This week's podcast focuses on how we see those parts and how they make up the whole of the frame. We also talk about how to approach working on identifying those parts to make better photographs by seeing how the parts make up the frame and how the frame is also just a part of something bigger.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/sum-of-the-parts/">The sum of the parts or the parts of the sum?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

Episode 230

When you look at an inkblot test, you might see something strange or unusual. You also are likely to see something that someone else might not see. Each of us sees something unique and different, which is why I think many of us are photographers. We find that photography helps us be able to say something about how we see the world around us.

As photographers, we are responsible for the entirety of the frame. We are responsible for what is in the frame, out of the frame, and how everything overlaps and exist in the frame. This week’s podcast focuses on how we see those parts and how they make up the whole of the frame. We also talk about how to approach working on identifying those parts to make better photographs by seeing how the parts make up the frame and how the frame is also just a part of something bigger.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>When you look at an inkblot test, you might see something strange or unusual. You also are likely to see something that someone else might not see. Each of us sees something unique and different, which is why I think many of us are photographers.
When you look at an inkblot test, you might see something strange or unusual. You also are likely to see something that someone else might not see. Each of us sees something unique and different, which is why I think many of us are photographers. We find that photography helps us be able to say something about how we see the world around us.
As photographers, we are responsible for the entirety of the frame. We are responsible for what is in the frame, out of the frame, and how everything overlaps and exist in the frame. This week’s podcast focuses on how we see those parts and how they make up the whole of the frame. We also talk about how to approach working on identifying those parts to make better photographs by seeing how the parts make up the frame and how the frame is also just a part of something bigger.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:32Updated: Are you setting the right goals?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/setting-the-right-goals/
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:00:11 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30462https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/setting-the-right-goals/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/setting-the-right-goals/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>There are many ways that people measure success. One of the more common ones that I hear people talk about is achieving goals. Goals are milestones that we set to help us keep focused on attaining something in the future. Some goals can be very short-term, while others might last a lifetime. </p>
<p>In this week's podcast, we take a look at the impact goal-setting can have on your productivity and enjoyment of your photography. While goals can be critical to helping you achieve what you want in your creative life, setting the wrong goals, or keeping the wrong goals can be a detriment to success. By taking a hard look at how, why, and when you complete a goal can tell you a lot about your creative process.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/setting-the-right-goals/">Updated: Are you setting the right goals?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

Episode 229

There are many ways that people measure success. One of the more common ones that I hear people talk about is achieving goals. Goals are milestones that we set to help us keep focused on attaining something in the future. Some goals can be very short-term, while others might last a lifetime.

In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the impact goal-setting can have on your productivity and enjoyment of your photography. While goals can be critical to helping you achieve what you want in your creative life, setting the wrong goals, or keeping the wrong goals can be a detriment to success. By taking a hard look at how, why, and when you complete a goal can tell you a lot about your creative process.

It doesn’t matter if you are working on business goals, technical goals, personal goals, or some other type of goal; learning how goals affect your work is essential to get what you want. If a goal isn’t right and not working, it might be time for a new goal. Also, if goals are getting in the way of your work, it might be time to stop setting goals and spend time exploring what freedom of time looks like.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>There are many ways that people measure success. One of the more common ones that I hear people talk about is achieving goals. Goals are milestones that we set to help us keep focused on attaining something in the future.
There are many ways that people measure success. One of the more common ones that I hear people talk about is achieving goals. Goals are milestones that we set to help us keep focused on attaining something in the future. Some goals can be very short-term, while others might last a lifetime.
In this week’s podcast, we take a look at the impact goal-setting can have on your productivity and enjoyment of your photography. While goals can be critical to helping you achieve what you want in your creative life, setting the wrong goals, or keeping the wrong goals can be a detriment to success. By taking a hard look at how, why, and when you complete a goal can tell you a lot about your creative process.
It doesn’t matter if you are working on business goals, technical goals, personal goals, or some other type of goal; learning how goals affect your work is essential to get what you want. If a goal isn’t right and not working, it might be time for a new goal. Also, if goals are getting in the way of your work, it might be time to stop setting goals and spend time exploring what freedom of time looks like.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:35How noise can diminish your photographyhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/noise-diminish-photography/
Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:34:30 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=30453https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/noise-diminish-photography/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/noise-diminish-photography/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This week's podcast focuses on noise reduction in photography. Now you might be thinking that we are going to be talking about how to use the software in Lightroom, Photoshop or other tools to reduce the noise caused by higher ISO settings in digital photography but that is not the case. I am talking about the noise in our heads as we try to make new photographs or look at photographs. </p>
<p>In the podcast, we will take a look at the impact of decision-making styles, interruptions, and how we make choices as ways to combat too much noise in our work. Hopefully, you will be able to find some quiet time and reconnect with your internal process for making decisions and celebrate your process as part of your creative life.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/noise-diminish-photography/">How noise can diminish your photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

Episode 228

This week’s podcast focuses on noise reduction in photography. Now you might be thinking that we are going to be talking about how to use the software in Lightroom, Photoshop or other tools to reduce the noise caused by higher ISO settings in digital photography but that is not the case. I am talking about the noise in our heads as we try to make new photographs or look at photographs.

There is so much rattling around our head when working, and trying to silence the noise is key to creating new work. In our house, the silence was golden, and that is still true today. If we can learn to silence the sound we created, in that empty void, we can create amazing work.

In the podcast, we will take a look at the impact of decision-making styles, interruptions, and how we make choices as ways to combat too much noise in our work. Hopefully, you will be able to find some quiet time and reconnect with your internal process for making decisions and celebrate your process as part of your creative life.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>This week's podcast focuses on noise reduction in photography. Now you might be thinking that we are going to be talking about how to use the software in Lightroom, Photoshop or other tools to reduce the noise caused by higher ISO settings in digital p...
This week’s podcast focuses on noise reduction in photography. Now you might be thinking that we are going to be talking about how to use the software in Lightroom, Photoshop or other tools to reduce the noise caused by higher ISO settings in digital photography but that is not the case. I am talking about the noise in our heads as we try to make new photographs or look at photographs.
There is so much rattling around our head when working, and trying to silence the noise is key to creating new work. In our house, the silence was golden, and that is still true today. If we can learn to silence the sound we created, in that empty void, we can create amazing work.
In the podcast, we will take a look at the impact of decision-making styles, interruptions, and how we make choices as ways to combat too much noise in our work. Hopefully, you will be able to find some quiet time and reconnect with your internal process for making decisions and celebrate your process as part of your creative life.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:22Is over-planning impacting your photography?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/is-over-panning-impacting-your-photography/
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:19:27 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27174https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/is-over-panning-impacting-your-photography/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/is-over-panning-impacting-your-photography/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This week's podcast focuses on something that has impacted my photography and creative practice more than once--over-planning. When I am getting ready for a big trip or photographic adventure, I do a lot of research about where, when, and what to photograph. All that research can sometimes come in handy, but other times, this results in my over-planning my time costing me some photographic opportunities.</p>
<p>In my own process, I have found over-planning shows up and causes me some angst in five primary ways. I don't think one is worse than another, but each can cause problems. Those areas in no particular order are:</p>
<p>over-packing too much gear</p>
<p>getting too much information to process</p>
<p>can't react at the moment</p>
<p>can't respond to cool changes in the plan</p>
<p>disappointment.</p>
<p>These five things often show up when I over-plan and don't properly plan for my shoots. Do any of these show up in your process or do you have others not mentioned that happen when you over-plan an adventure?</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/is-over-panning-impacting-your-photography/">Is over-planning impacting your photography?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

This week’s podcast focuses on something that has impacted my photography and creative practice more than once–over-planning. When I am getting ready for a big trip or photographic adventure, I do a lot of research about where, when, and what to photograph. All that research can sometimes come in handy, but other times, this results in my over-planning my time costing me some photographic opportunities.

In my own process, I have found over-planning shows up and causes me some angst in five primary ways. I don’t think one is worse than another, but each can cause problems. Those areas in no particular order are:

over-packing too much gear

getting too much information to process

can’t react at the moment

can’t respond to cool changes in the plan

disappointment.

These five things often show up when I over-plan and don’t properly plan for my shoots. Do any of these show up in your process or do you have others not mentioned that happen when you over-plan an adventure?

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>This week's podcast focuses on something that has impacted my photography and creative practice more than once--over-planning. When I am getting ready for a big trip or photographic adventure, I do a lot of research about where, when,
In my own process, I have found over-planning shows up and causes me some angst in five primary ways. I don’t think one is worse than another, but each can cause problems. Those areas in no particular order are:

These five things often show up when I over-plan and don’t properly plan for my shoots. Do any of these show up in your process or do you have others not mentioned that happen when you over-plan an adventure?
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:21Games played and a lost and foundhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/games-played-lost-found/
Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:00:58 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27159https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/games-played-lost-found/#respondhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/games-played-lost-found/feed/0<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I recently watched a group of kids make up playing a game in the park and it sparked an idea for how to better approach my own photographic practice. This week's podcast takes a look at that process and how the end result made for a new approach to my creative practice. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/games-played-lost-found/">Games played and a lost and found</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>

I recently watched a group of kids make up playing a game in the park and it sparked an idea for how to better approach my own photographic practice. This week’s podcast takes a look at that process and how the end result made for a new approach to my creative practice.

Gear used in podcast

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.

]]>I recently watched a group of kids make up playing a game in the park and it sparked an idea for how to better approach my own photographic practice. This week's podcast takes a look at that process and how the end result made for a new approach to my ...
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:34Why photographs should read, draw and sit stillhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/sit-read-draw/
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:08:12 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27157<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I get asked all the time what it takes to be a better photographer. Is there a class to take or a book to read? I always come back to the basics that photography is about seeing, telling a story, and finding your sense of self in your work. This week's podcast talks about the importance and value of taking the time to draw and sketch, reading all types of books and finally the importance of learning to observe the world around you. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/sit-read-draw/">Why photographs should read, draw and sit still</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I get asked all the time what it takes to be a better photographer. Is there a class to take or a book to read? I always come back to the basics that photography is about seeing, telling a story, and finding your sense of self in your work.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:37The challenge of should and wouldhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/should-would-and-the-present/
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:00:06 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27152<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>In this week's podcast, we take a look at the impacts of talking about the effects of the should and would in our creative photography. So much of what we do as photographers is damaged when we focus on what we should be doing and what we would be doing rather than what we are doing in the present. </p>
<p>In my own experience, should and would are indicators of living in the past or future rather than focusing on what I am doing now in the present. What I would do is future based, and what I should be doing is out of guilt from the past. As discussed in the podcast, there is a huge benefit from learning to let go of saying should and would and embracing the power of focusing on what you are doing right now. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/should-would-and-the-present/">The challenge of should and would</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>In this week's podcast, we take a look at the impacts of talking about the effects of the should and would in our creative photography. So much of what we do as photographers is damaged when we focus on what we should be doing and what we would be doin...
In my own experience, should and would are indicators of living in the past or future rather than focusing on what I am doing now in the present. What I would do is future based, and what I should be doing is out of guilt from the past. As discussed in the podcast, there is a huge benefit from learning to let go of saying should and would and embracing the power of focusing on what you are doing right now.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:15Does fear of missing out cost you?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/missing-out-cost-you/
Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:26:02 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27148<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I have several friends who are obsessed with the news. They watch it for 18 hours a day. They worry that something will happen that they might miss. Something will trend that they don't know about. In this week's podcast, we talk about how that fear of missing out can show up in three ways that could impact your creative process. </p>
<p>The first topic is chasing trends. Everyone has something they love, but it is hard some times to no jump on the popular bus that everyone seems to be riding. If you give up what you love to chase a trend, what does that cost your creativity?</p>
<p>The second area is the importance of getting out of your head. Does the need to be in the know cause you to make us all sorts of stories that aren't true that you can't let go. Does your creativity suffer from being wrapped up inside your internal monologues? </p>
<p>Finally, we talk about how fear and failure go hand in hand. The fear of missing out can lead to how you contextualize failure. If you redefine failure, does that shift your fear of missing out from a failure to know into something more productive? </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/missing-out-cost-you/">Does fear of missing out cost you?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I have several friends who are obsessed with the news. They watch it for 18 hours a day. They worry that something will happen that they might miss. Something will trend that they don't know about. In this week's podcast,
The first topic is chasing trends. Everyone has something they love, but it is hard some times to no jump on the popular bus that everyone seems to be riding. If you give up what you love to chase a trend, what does that cost your creativity?
The second area is the importance of getting out of your head. Does the need to be in the know cause you to make us all sorts of stories that aren’t true that you can’t let go. Does your creativity suffer from being wrapped up inside your internal monologues?
Finally, we talk about how fear and failure go hand in hand. The fear of missing out can lead to how you contextualize failure. If you redefine failure, does that shift your fear of missing out from a failure to know into something more productive?
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:58Small Rituals Big Resultshttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/small-rituals-big-results/
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:10:00 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27143<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I was cleaning a bookshelf in the study and came back across Mason Currey's Daily Rituals. In the book, Mason details the daily rituals that artist and creatives spend their day. As I flipped back thru the book, I got to thinking about the small things that we do and how they can make a huge difference in our approach to photography and creativity. </p>
<p>In my case, something as simple as taking the cap off my favorite fountain pen tells me that something significant is happening. It doesn't mean that what I write is great, but that everything I do with that pen makes me happier than when I use a different pen. Cleaning the nozzles for each printer in the studio every Friday reminds me of the importance of printing in my work. </p>
<p>As you think about your little routines, I am sure that you might find something that, when you do it, makes everything seem better or more significant to your work. This week's podcast explores some of those rituals and how we can try to find ways to improve on what we do by celebrating those small rituals by making more significant results in our work. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/small-rituals-big-results/">Small Rituals Big Results</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I was cleaning a bookshelf in the study and came back across Mason Currey's Daily Rituals. In the book, Mason details the daily rituals that artist and creatives spend their day. As I flipped back thru the book,Daily Rituals. In the book, Mason details the daily rituals that artist and creatives spend their day. As I flipped back thru the book, I got to thinking about the small things that we do and how they can make a huge difference in our approach to photography and creativity.
In my case, something as simple as taking the cap off my favorite fountain pen tells me that something significant is happening. It doesn’t mean that what I write is great, but that everything I do with that pen makes me happier than when I use a different pen. Cleaning the nozzles for each printer in the studio every Friday reminds me of the importance of printing in my work.
As you think about your little routines, I am sure that you might find something that, when you do it, makes everything seem better or more significant to your work. This week’s podcast explores some of those rituals and how we can try to find ways to improve on what we do by celebrating those small rituals by making more significant results in our work.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:41A numbers gamehttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/numbers-game/
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:34:57 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27139<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I recently saw a roadside coffee stand to offer 64oz lattes. That is about 1.8 liters for those of you on the metric system. It is a huge latte. It reminded me of being a kid when 7-11 introduced the Big Gulp, which is now tiny by today's drink offerings. All of those numbers got me thinking about the impact of numbers on our photography in an age of computation. </p>
<p>Numbers drive so much of our photography. Shutter speeds, f/stops, star rankings, slider amounts, ISO and so many more numbers it is hard to say that numbers in the photograph don't matter. However, I would argue that we spend too much time focused on the numbers and not what matters in the photograph, which is the heart. When we look at a photograph, we should be thinking about the numbers we should be thinking about how we feel, think, and respond to the image. </p>
<p>In this week's podcast, I talk about how to approach your work so that you can remove much of the distraction of the numbers game and try to focus and return to the core of your photograph that lies in your heart and soul. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/numbers-game/">A numbers game</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I recently saw a roadside coffee stand to offer 64oz lattes. That is about 1.8 liters for those of you on the metric system. It is a huge latte. It reminded me of being a kid when 7-11 introduced the Big Gulp,
Numbers drive so much of our photography. Shutter speeds, f/stops, star rankings, slider amounts, ISO and so many more numbers it is hard to say that numbers in the photograph don’t matter. However, I would argue that we spend too much time focused on the numbers and not what matters in the photograph, which is the heart. When we look at a photograph, we should be thinking about the numbers we should be thinking about how we feel, think, and respond to the image.
In this week’s podcast, I talk about how to approach your work so that you can remove much of the distraction of the numbers game and try to focus and return to the core of your photograph that lies in your heart and soul.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:20Ever seen a movie that ran a little too long?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/ever-seen-a-movie-that-ran-a-little-too-long/
Mon, 27 May 2019 16:47:20 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27134<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I recently watched a movie that felt a little too long. The overall concept was good. The action was good. The directing was good. The acting was good. The movie just felt like it was about 15 minutes too long. A little trim of some scenes here or there would have tightened up the film and made it better. I am sure if you think about your own viewing experience, you can come up with a movie or two that was the same. </p>
<p>So how does that translate into our photography? Much like a movie, our editing process, behind the camera and in the darkroom, requires us to make sure we put enough information into the story to provide all the necessary context to follow along, and at the same time, remove any unnecessary parts to keep the story from wondering. It is one of the significant challenges we have in making interesting photographs. Where is the intersection point between too much and not enough? </p>
<p>As you consider your approach to your photography, thinking about all the ways you try to reduce your approach with gear, language, techniques, remember that to tell the most straightforward and most compelling story that you need to be mindful of the long edit effect. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/ever-seen-a-movie-that-ran-a-little-too-long/">Ever seen a movie that ran a little too long?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I recently watched a movie that felt a little too long. The overall concept was good. The action was good. The directing was good. The acting was good. The movie just felt like it was about 15 minutes too long.
So how does that translate into our photography? Much like a movie, our editing process, behind the camera and in the darkroom, requires us to make sure we put enough information into the story to provide all the necessary context to follow along, and at the same time, remove any unnecessary parts to keep the story from wondering. It is one of the significant challenges we have in making interesting photographs. Where is the intersection point between too much and not enough?
As you consider your approach to your photography, thinking about all the ways you try to reduce your approach with gear, language, techniques, remember that to tell the most straightforward and most compelling story that you need to be mindful of the long edit effect.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:07Do you edit yourself out of your work?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/edit-yourself-out/
Mon, 20 May 2019 17:54:54 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27130<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>We all spend a tremendous amount of time and energy, learning our style, voice, and vision as an artist. Unfortunately, it can become easy to fall into bad habits, quick filters, and popular trends that result in us editing our photographs to meet some other objective than our voice. In this week's podcast, I take a look a how editing yourself out of your photographs can be easy to do, and the impact it can have on your work. I also talk about some ways you can look back at your images from previous editing sessions to spot issues, trends, or incorrectly applied techniques to identify problem areas. Once identified, you can start to edit the photos again leaning into your own process, identity, and voice to create a photograph that is more reflective of the true you rather than an arbitrary you. We are always growing and chasing who we are as a creative artist, but editing yourself out of your work, intentional or not, is a much harder road to making work that really matters to you. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/edit-yourself-out/">Do you edit yourself out of your work?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>We all spend a tremendous amount of time and energy, learning our style, voice, and vision as an artist. Unfortunately, it can become easy to fall into bad habits, quick filters, and popular trends that result in us editing our photographs to meet some...
In this week’s podcast, I take a look a how editing yourself out of your photographs can be easy to do, and the impact it can have on your work. I also talk about some ways you can look back at your images from previous editing sessions to spot issues, trends, or incorrectly applied techniques to identify problem areas. Once identified, you can start to edit the photos again leaning into your own process, identity, and voice to create a photograph that is more reflective of the true you rather than an arbitrary you. We are always growing and chasing who we are as a creative artist, but editing yourself out of your work, intentional or not, is a much harder road to making work that really matters to you.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:41Following breadcrumbs to your passionshttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/breadcrumbs-and-passion/
Mon, 13 May 2019 16:40:58 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27125<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Much like Hansel and Gretel, we often need to leave ourselves a way to get back home or to our creative place. If we use bread like Hansel and Gretel, we can easily get lost finding our way home. In this week's podcast, I talk about how important it is to find your passion in your work and how to set some breadcrumbs to help you when you get lost. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/breadcrumbs-and-passion/">Following breadcrumbs to your passions</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>Much like Hansel and Gretel, we often need to leave ourselves a way to get back home or to our creative place. If we use bread like Hansel and Gretel, we can easily get lost finding our way home. In this week's podcast,
One of the hardest parts of working today is trying to find a way to keep what you are passionate about first and front in your work. Too many times, we might find ourselves trying to do work that what we are supposed to be making rather than what feeds our souls when we create. By making a list and spending time on figuring out what makes us feel the passion in our work and things that don’t, we can focus on the more essential parts of our work. This focus will help you keep going in your own creative life when you feel like things might be spinning out of control.
Getting focus and clarity on what matters most to you will help you do work that matters. Not work that is currently trending or fad dependent but rather work you can look back on and love years down the road.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:48Are you a how, why or where?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/why-how-where/
Mon, 06 May 2019 16:56:28 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27121<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I have been working as a photographic educator for a long time. I have noticed in working with others something that has mirrored my own education as an artist which is the approach to viewing photographs.In this podcast, we break down the basic approach someone might take to view a photograph either their own or someone else's work. I have identified three main buckets that I think people fit into to when looking at work.<br />
The first bucket is the how bucket. </p>
<p>The second bucket is why you took a photograph. </p>
<p>The third bucket, and most significant in my opinion is the where bucket. Not as in where were you physically standing, but where were you in your heart and soul when you clicked the shutter. </p>
<p>All three have value, but I think that if you spend the time to understand where you were in your life, thoughts and being when you created your images you might find a path to your best work. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/why-how-where/">Are you a how, why or where?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I have been working as a photographic educator for a long time. I have noticed in working with others something that has mirrored my own education as an artist which is the approach to viewing photographs.In this podcast,
In this podcast, we break down the basic approach someone might take to view a photograph either their own or someone else’s work. I have identified three main buckets that I think people fit into to when looking at work.
The first bucket is the how bucket. This bucket is the biggest bucket and has people focus on asking questions about a photograph was made. What as the filter, camera, flash, etc. In many ways, it is the least informative set of questions, but I believe it is asked so much because we think there is a technical skill or reason we like a photograph or not.
The second bucket is why you took a photograph. This bucket is all about understanding the reason you pushed the shutter. What about the image did you like enough that you would click the button on the camera.
The third bucket, and most significant in my opinion is the where bucket. Not as in where were you physically standing, but where were you in your heart and soul when you clicked the shutter. What was in all aspects of your being when you made the photograph. What are the aspects of your being when you look at the photograph?
All three have value, but I think that if you spend the time to understand where you were in your life, thoughts and being when you created your images you might find a path to your best work.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:34Routine is a winding roadhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/winding-road/
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:19:13 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27116<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Routines can be both good and bad. Routines help us keep organized, focused and hone our skills both technical and artistic. At the same time, some routines keep us from growing and changing. While some people advocate for a particular routine, I feel that each person should find a routine that works for them. By leveraging what strengths you already have and incorporating those into your process, you may find that you already have an effective way of working. If you, on the other hand, find your process to be too haphazard and disorganized each time you go out to photograph or work on your photographs, this is a chance to reshape your focus. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/winding-road/">Routine is a winding road</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>Routines can be both good and bad. Routines help us keep organized, focused and hone our skills both technical and artistic. At the same time, some routines keep us from growing and changing. While some people advocate for a particular routine,]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean11:52Do you have to be right?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/do-you-have-to-be-right/
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 18:59:30 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27112<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This week’s podcast is a look at the importance of justify your opinion. Is it more important that you prove that you are right or that you make amazing work. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/do-you-have-to-be-right/">Do you have to be right?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>This week’s podcast is a look at the importance of justify your opinion. Is it more important that you prove that you are right or that you make amazing work.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:53Do you better your subjects?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/do-you-better-your-subjects/
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:13:13 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27107<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>As photographers, we are always trying to make our photos better. We might work with new camera gear, make editing enhancements in the darkroom or try out some technique in Photoshop. We are always trying to make the best photograph possible. In this week's episode focuses on the importance of bettering not just the photograph but the subject of the photograph as well. Where is the source of your work coming from and what is its intention? Does your work come from ego alone or are you trying to make something bigger than yourself? As we work with our subjects, do we make sure that they get as much from the experience as the photographer does? As I explore this topic, we talk about how to find a real connection with your subjects and how to make sure that you aren't just enhancing your images but also what you put in front of the lens. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/do-you-better-your-subjects/">Do you better your subjects?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>As photographers, we are always trying to make our photos better. We might work with new camera gear, make editing enhancements in the darkroom or try out some technique in Photoshop. We are always trying to make the best photograph possible.
In this week’s episode focuses on the importance of bettering not just the photograph but the subject of the photograph as well. Where is the source of your work coming from and what is its intention? Does your work come from ego alone or are you trying to make something bigger than yourself?
As we work with our subjects, do we make sure that they get as much from the experience as the photographer does? As I explore this topic, we talk about how to find a real connection with your subjects and how to make sure that you aren’t just enhancing your images but also what you put in front of the lens.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:37March madness and photographyhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/ep213-march-madness-photography/
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:26:34 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27099<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Every March in the US brings a bit of crazy to the workplace. The NCAA march madness tournament begins. This one and done competition has become a big focus of both all types of sports fans. Even people who don't usually care about sports will fill out a bracket in their office pool. If you don't know about the tournament, it starts with some play in games but gets set with 64 teams all trying to win the national championship for college basketball. The great part of the three weeks is that sometimes David does slay Goliath. The other big part of the season is that tons of people fill out a bracket in an attempt to figure out who will win what game and advance to the next round. Points are given, and dollars exchanged. It does bring an office together. However, as I no longer fill out a bracket and do the office thing, I did start to wonder could all the hype of the NCAA tourney be brought back into our creative practice. This week's podcast is about how to use the craze and hype of bracketology to help us better our photograph and visual literacy.The first game is to select your 64 best images and put them into the bracket, and run images head to head to find your best. Remembering that it is a seeded tournament, so you have to break apart your one seeds from your two seeds. Upsets occur all the time to a 16 seed can beat a one seed. Second, you can list out your 64 biggest issue you have with your photography no matter how big or small and then use the bracket to help you narrow down your focus to only what needs your attention. Your final four eliminates 60 other things you think you need to focus on but can likely let go. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/ep213-march-madness-photography/">March madness and photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>Every March in the US brings a bit of crazy to the workplace. The NCAA march madness tournament begins. This one and done competition has become a big focus of both all types of sports fans. Even people who don't usually care about sports will fill out...

Every March in the US brings a bit of crazy to the workplace. The NCAA march madness tournament begins. This one and done competition has become a big focus of both all types of sports fans. Even people who don’t usually care about sports will fill out a bracket in their office pool. If you don’t know about the tournament, it starts with some play in games but gets set with 64 teams all trying to win the national championship for college basketball. The great part of the three weeks is that sometimes David does slay Goliath. The other big part of the season is that tons of people fill out a bracket in an attempt to figure out who will win what game and advance to the next round. Points are given, and dollars exchanged. It does bring an office together.
However, as I no longer fill out a bracket and do the office thing, I did start to wonder could all the hype of the NCAA tourney be brought back into our creative practice. This week’s podcast is about how to use the craze and hype of bracketology to help us better our photograph and visual literacy.
The first game is to select your 64 best images and put them into the bracket, and run images head to head to find your best. Remembering that it is a seeded tournament, so you have to break apart your one seeds from your two seeds. Upsets occur all the time to a 16 seed can beat a one seed. Second, you can list out your 64 biggest issue you have with your photography no matter how big or small and then use the bracket to help you narrow down your focus to only what needs your attention. Your final four eliminates 60 other things you think you need to focus on but can likely let go. Feel free to download the empty bracket to get you started.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)LogicPro XMacbook ProOWC Thunderbolt 3 dockHeadphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:37That song is driving me crazyhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/that-song-is-driving-me-crazy/
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:51:08 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27092<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Ever get a song stuck in your head? One that loops or part of it loops, over and over again. It just won't seem to go away like a never-ending punishment for some karma thing you did. It turns out that part of the reason this happens is that we can't finish the song or remember the rest of the song. In many cases, just listening to the song will help us move past the mind-numbing loop. Our photograph can be a little like that at times. We have some aspect of our work or our process that never seems to finish. We can't let it go either, so it loops over and over. We might try to avoid it, but we know that it will just keep coming back. In this week's podcast, we take a look at how these loops can happen in our work and in some ways they impact what we do and how to break the cycle. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/that-song-is-driving-me-crazy/">That song is driving me crazy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>Ever get a song stuck in your head? One that loops or part of it loops, over and over again. It just won't seem to go away like a never-ending punishment for some karma thing you did. It turns out that part of the reason this happens is that we can't f...
Our photograph can be a little like that at times. We have some aspect of our work or our process that never seems to finish. We can’t let it go either, so it loops over and over. We might try to avoid it, but we know that it will just keep coming back. In this week’s podcast, we take a look at how these loops can happen in our work and in some ways they impact what we do and how to break the cycle.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean11:29Stick a fork in ithttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/ep211-stick-a-fork-in-it-i-am-done/
Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:52:34 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27087<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Listening to a couple at a restaurant recently, I overheard one of them say stick a fork in me I am done. After what I presume to be a big meal, they were not going to finish their meal. Over the coming days, I got to wondering about can we stick a fork in our photograph and be done? Are we ever full?</p>
<p>This week's podcast examines some of the reasons why I don't think you can stick a fork into your photography. From editing to inspiration to learning a new craft, there is so much that we are taking in from all aspects of photography that we aren't ever really done. We might be done with a print or an edit, but even then we learn from that image as we look at it on the wall or the screen. That looking informs us of how to approach the next picture. As you look at your work and process, I am sure that there are times that feel like being done, but if you look back at your past work and imagine work in the future, I imagine that you to might realize there is no fork for photography.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/ep211-stick-a-fork-in-it-i-am-done/">Stick a fork in it</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>Listening to a couple at a restaurant recently, I overheard one of them say stick a fork in me I am done. After what I presume to be a big meal, they were not going to finish their meal. Over the coming days,
This week’s podcast examines some of the reasons why I don’t think you can stick a fork into your photography. From editing to inspiration to learning a new craft, there is so much that we are taking in from all aspects of photography that we aren’t ever really done. We might be done with a print or an edit, but even then we learn from that image as we look at it on the wall or the screen. That looking informs us of how to approach the next picture. As you look at your work and process, I am sure that there are times that feel like being done, but if you look back at your past work and imagine work in the future, I imagine that you to might realize there is no fork for photography.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:05Inspiration requires a little workhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/inspiration-requires-work/
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:08:57 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27082<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>Watching the bees get to work in the garden reminded me of the importance of inspiration AND the work to get inspired. Inspiration is a topic that comes up a lot among my artist friends. We talk about how we get it, find it, avoid it and respond to it. As I sit and listen to them talk, it occurred to me that inspiration is a process; not the actual inspiration, but the rituals that lead up to your inspiration. In this week's podcast, I talk about the importance of recognizing the things that you do before you feel inspired. Maybe it is writing with a favorite pen or drinking your morning coffee in a special cup. By noticing what you do before you feel inspired can help you understand what you need to do again to feel inspired. Your challenge this week is to spend the time to recognize what happens in the days, hours and moments before your inspiration moving you to create. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/inspiration-requires-work/">Inspiration requires a little work</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>Watching the bees get to work in the garden reminded me of the importance of inspiration AND the work to get inspired. Inspiration is a topic that comes up a lot among my artist friends. We talk about how we get it, find it,
In this week’s podcast, I talk about the importance of recognizing the things that you do before you feel inspired. Maybe it is writing with a favorite pen or drinking your morning coffee in a special cup. By noticing what you do before you feel inspired can help you understand what you need to do again to feel inspired. Your challenge this week is to spend the time to recognize what happens in the days, hours and moments before your inspiration moving you to create.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:47Check your attitude at the doorhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/check-the-attitude-at-the-door/
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:12:40 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27072<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>In this week's podcast we talk about how our attitude towards our photography, subject, learning and viewing photographs can make a huge difference in our ability to view and see through the camera. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed or starting the day off great can make a huge difference in how you process the days events. My challenge to you during and after listening to the podcast is to find a way to check your attitude all the time and make sure that you really putting into your work the experience, ideas and feelings you want to have with the work. If you want sad, angry or bland work for some reason then do so with intention. Make sure that no matter what you are doing in your creative life it is with the approach and passion you want. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/check-the-attitude-at-the-door/">Check your attitude at the door</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>In this week's podcast we talk about how our attitude towards our photography, subject, learning and viewing photographs can make a huge difference in our ability to view and see through the camera. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed or starting th...
Everything depends on the attitude of the artist toward his [their] subject.
In this week’s podcast we talk about how our attitude towards our photography, subject, learning and viewing photographs can make a huge difference in our ability to view and see through the camera. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed or starting the day off great can make a huge difference in how you process the days events. My challenge to you during and after listening to the podcast is to find a way to check your attitude all the time and make sure that you really putting into your work the experience, ideas and feelings you want to have with the work. If you want sad, angry or bland work for some reason then do so with intention. Make sure that no matter what you are doing in your creative life it is with the approach and passion you want.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:45Are technically good photos well seen?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/are-good-photos-well-seen/
Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:00:42 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27067<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This week's podcast is a free form rant of sorts about how we talk about seeing in photography. While there are skills necessary to understand how and why a photograph might be seen as a good photograph, that doesn't mean it was well seen. Knowing that using the rule of thirds and a blue shirt in an image makes people respond to it more doesn't say it was well seen. Seeing a photograph is about more than having a good composition or technical skill set. It is about something more and more profound that has to come from inside each of us. So this week, I spent a lot of time thinking about how we see and view images and why is it that seeing well is so hard. Without much of an outline or script, I spent the time in front of the mic riffing on so of the randomness that comes to mind. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/are-good-photos-well-seen/">Are technically good photos well seen?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>This week's podcast is a free form rant of sorts about how we talk about seeing in photography. While there are skills necessary to understand how and why a photograph might be seen as a good photograph, that doesn't mean it was well seen.
Seeing a photograph is about more than having a good composition or technical skill set. It is about something more and more profound that has to come from inside each of us. So this week, I spent a lot of time thinking about how we see and view images and why is it that seeing well is so hard. Without much of an outline or script, I spent the time in front of the mic riffing on so of the randomness that comes to mind.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean14:28Thinking about space in compositionshttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/thinking-about-space-in-compositions/
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:03:55 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27054<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>If you have ever taken or seen a pole coming out of someone's head in a photograph, you know the problem with making a 3D world appear on a 2D medium. </p>
<p>When we compress three-dimensional space into two, things that should have distance between them are reduced or disappear. In some cases, they might even seem farther apart than they are. Either way, as photographers our goal is to be able to understand better how to tell the story we want in our image and use the spatial effect to our advantage. </p>
<p>In this week's podcast, I talk about how to think about and approach foreground, mid-ground and background areas of your photograph. Starting by focusing on where the subject or subject matter is in the picture and how to make sure the elements of light, tone, color, and shape all help separate the subject from the environment or place it in the environment. I also talk about how to make sure each object in the frame has the appropriate space around them so the can breathe and allow for a movement of light, tone, and texture to build depth into the image. </p>
<p>Finally, I have an exercise for you to do that should hopefully help you see and separate objects and the various background and foreground objects. </p>
<p>Don't forget if you are a fan of the podcast, you can always leave a review or drop me a line with any topics you might be interested in hearing about. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/thinking-about-space-in-compositions/">Thinking about space in compositions</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>If you have ever taken or seen a pole coming out of someone's head in a photograph, you know the problem with making a 3D world appear on a 2D medium. When we compress three-dimensional space into two, things that should have distance between them ar...
When we compress three-dimensional space into two, things that should have distance between them are reduced or disappear. In some cases, they might even seem farther apart than they are. Either way, as photographers our goal is to be able to understand better how to tell the story we want in our image and use the spatial effect to our advantage.
In this week’s podcast, I talk about how to think about and approach foreground, mid-ground and background areas of your photograph. Starting by focusing on where the subject or subject matter is in the picture and how to make sure the elements of light, tone, color, and shape all help separate the subject from the environment or place it in the environment. I also talk about how to make sure each object in the frame has the appropriate space around them so the can breathe and allow for a movement of light, tone, and texture to build depth into the image.
Finally, I have an exercise for you to do that should hopefully help you see and separate objects and the various background and foreground objects.
Don’t forget if you are a fan of the podcast, you can always leave a review or drop me a line with any topics you might be interested in hearing about.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:16A big thanks to Opportunityhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/thanks-opportunity/
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:00:12 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27049<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This week's podcast is thanks and tribute to the Opportunity rover, JPL and NASA. Opportunity was designed to run for 90 days and cover 1000 meters on Mars. Rather than just meeting mission objectives, Opportunity ran for 15 years and covered more than 28 miles on the red planet. </p>
<p>As I got to thinking about how Opportunity didn't shy away from being more than a set of mission objectives, I began to wonder what lessons from Opportunity could be applied to photography and creative living. So in honor of Opportunity and the Opportunity team, I decided to think about how what Opportunity did could make a difference in my photography. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/thanks-opportunity/">A big thanks to Opportunity</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>This week's podcast is thanks and tribute to the Opportunity rover, JPL and NASA. Opportunity was designed to run for 90 days and cover 1000 meters on Mars. Rather than just meeting mission objectives, Opportunity ran for 15 years and covered more than...
As I got to thinking about how Opportunity didn’t shy away from being more than a set of mission objectives, I began to wonder what lessons from Opportunity could be applied to photography and creative living. So in honor of Opportunity and the Opportunity team, I decided to think about how what Opportunity did could make a difference in my photography.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:40Time is more than shutter speedshttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/time-more-than-shutter-speeds/
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:38:13 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27044<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>As you think about your approach to photography, there are only a couple of factors that come into play. At its most basic level, photography is light and time. </p>
<p>In this week's podcast, I talk about how our approach to time can have huge impacts on how we create and view our photographs. Behind the camera, time is one way we bound the frame. We might limit time to fractions of a second, or we can extend it for days, weeks or months. However, what is it about time not behind that camera that causes such dramatic changes in our approach to photography. </p>
<p>It doesn't matter if you are making your art for art sake, to learn to live or some other reason. How you find ways to extend, step out of time and return to times that matter are foundational in your approach to your work. In my process, I find that how ideas are found and lost, my approach to living with a print and the speed at which I feel I need to work all have impacts on my work. I hope that in the podcast, you find a way to think about your approach to time and how to get the most out of it. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/time-more-than-shutter-speeds/">Time is more than shutter speeds</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>As you think about your approach to photography, there are only a couple of factors that come into play. At its most basic level, photography is light and time. In this week's podcast, I talk about how our approach to time can have huge impacts on ho...
In this week’s podcast, I talk about how our approach to time can have huge impacts on how we create and view our photographs. Behind the camera, time is one way we bound the frame. We might limit time to fractions of a second, or we can extend it for days, weeks or months. However, what is it about time not behind that camera that causes such dramatic changes in our approach to photography.
It doesn’t matter if you are making your art for art sake, to learn to live or some other reason. How you find ways to extend, step out of time and return to times that matter are foundational in your approach to your work. In my process, I find that how ideas are found and lost, my approach to living with a print and the speed at which I feel I need to work all have impacts on my work. I hope that in the podcast, you find a way to think about your approach to time and how to get the most out of it.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:37Abundance and fear in our workhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/abundance-and-fear/
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:24:10 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27040<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I have been in several conversations over the past few weeks about the impacts of fear in our lives. It doesn't matter if you are talking politics, art or families, fear can show up in many ways. </p>
<p>As I got to thinking about how fear shows up in my work and what is at the root of my fear, I realized that in my creative life and photography I could work from the limits of fear or lean into abundance. This week's podcast is about how fear can show up in our work and the value of focusing more on the wealth that comes from our creative wells. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/abundance-and-fear/">Abundance and fear in our work</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I have been in several conversations over the past few weeks about the impacts of fear in our lives. It doesn't matter if you are talking politics, art or families, fear can show up in many ways. As I got to thinking about how fear shows up in my wor...
As I got to thinking about how fear shows up in my work and what is at the root of my fear, I realized that in my creative life and photography I could work from the limits of fear or lean into abundance. This week’s podcast is about how fear can show up in our work and the value of focusing more on the wealth that comes from our creative wells.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean12:00Depth of the photographhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/depth-of-the-photograph/
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:19:40 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27035<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I was asked recently to help a friend understand how to use depth of field on a new camera. They had always been using an iPhone and just wanted to know how to use that feature of their camera. </p>
<p>The idea of depth stuck in my head as a critical aspect of the photograph from the depth and illusion created by the paper to the emotional connection to the work. There are always layers and depths to a photograph. In this week's podcast, we talk about three key elements to depth in photography. </p>
<p>First, I discuss the impact of matte versus glossy papers and how they can shift our focus from the photograph as an object to the subject as a focus in print. Second, I talk about how emotional depth allows us to connect to work in a more meaningful way. Finally, I focus on how we can create more depth in our community by avoiding common critique traps and focusing on real relationships with people that can help move our work forward. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/depth-of-the-photograph/">Depth of the photograph</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I was asked recently to help a friend understand how to use depth of field on a new camera. They had always been using an iPhone and just wanted to know how to use that feature of their camera. The idea of depth stuck in my head as a critical aspect ...
The idea of depth stuck in my head as a critical aspect of the photograph from the depth and illusion created by the paper to the emotional connection to the work. There are always layers and depths to a photograph. In this week’s podcast, we talk about three key elements to depth in photography.
First, I discuss the impact of matte versus glossy papers and how they can shift our focus from the photograph as an object to the subject as a focus in print. Second, I talk about how emotional depth allows us to connect to work in a more meaningful way. Finally, I focus on how we can create more depth in our community by avoiding common critique traps and focusing on real relationships with people that can help move our work forward.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean11:47Podcast #202 Do you know a bad photograph?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-202-do-you-know-bad-photography/
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:48:39 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27030<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I have been struggling lately trying to understand why so many more bad photographs are out there. Part of it is a volume game. Part of it is an education game. However, I am not focusing on the bad photographs from someone who doesn't aspire to make great photographs. This weeks' podcast is focused on why a photographer who wants to make great work continue to put out bad photographs. </p>
<p>As I spent time reflecting on this, I realized that we spend so much time consuming bad photography that it impacts how we see behind the camera. Like eating nothing but junk food, it is hard to be healthy when nothing good is consumed. So how do we get better? We spend time looking at better work. Look at photo books, museums, and photographers we respect. Spending time with great works inspires us to do great work. </p>
<p>To be better at making good photography, we need to find a way to consume good photography. By removing and eliminating the terrible part of our visual diet, we can work to see better and make better photographs. Sure junk food now and then is ok, but you can't live on cake alone. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-202-do-you-know-bad-photography/">Podcast #202 Do you know a bad photograph?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I have been struggling lately trying to understand why so many more bad photographs are out there. Part of it is a volume game. Part of it is an education game. However, I am not focusing on the bad photographs from someone who doesn't aspire to make g...
As I spent time reflecting on this, I realized that we spend so much time consuming bad photography that it impacts how we see behind the camera. Like eating nothing but junk food, it is hard to be healthy when nothing good is consumed. So how do we get better? We spend time looking at better work. Look at photo books, museums, and photographers we respect. Spending time with great works inspires us to do great work.
To be better at making good photography, we need to find a way to consume good photography. By removing and eliminating the terrible part of our visual diet, we can work to see better and make better photographs. Sure junk food now and then is ok, but you can’t live on cake alone.
Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j Gregoryclean13:45Value of note takinghttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/value-of-note-taking/
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:54:57 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27014<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>One of the most overlooked skills to develop as a photographer is good note taking habits. Before the wealth of data provided by digital cameras, note taking was essential to understanding your exposure, subject matter and development needs.</p>
<p>Outside the understanding the technical aspects of photography, note taking can also help you to relate and connect with your work in the field. Note taking can help you remember the emotions, feelings, and sensory experiences you were having while taking a photograph. Because photographs lack all the senses outside of seeing, it is easy to forget that smell, texture or taste might compel us to make a photograph. By taking notes, you can help remind yourself of the experience or better yet figure out how to incorporate that experience into your photograph before you click the shutter.</p>
<p>In the end, we all want to make better photographs. Taking notes can help you learn more about your technical and artistic choices faster. You will have a record of why you did what you did and a solid foundation to build from when you can reference what you were thinking at the time.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/value-of-note-taking/">Value of note taking</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>One of the most overlooked skills to develop as a photographer is good note taking habits. Before the wealth of data provided by digital cameras, note taking was essential to understanding your exposure, subject matter and development needs.
Outside the understanding the technical aspects of photography, note taking can also help you to relate and connect with your work in the field. Note taking can help you remember the emotions, feelings, and sensory experiences you were having while taking a photograph. Because photographs lack all the senses outside of seeing, it is easy to forget that smell, texture or taste might compel us to make a photograph. By taking notes, you can help remind yourself of the experience or better yet figure out how to incorporate that experience into your photograph before you click the shutter.
In the end, we all want to make better photographs. Taking notes can help you learn more about your technical and artistic choices faster. You will have a record of why you did what you did and a solid foundation to build from when you can reference what you were thinking at the time.

Gear used in podcast
One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the three years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)
LogicPro X
Macbook Pro
OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock
Headphones]]>Daniel j GregorycleanGiving Thankshttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/giving-thanks/
Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:25:21 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=27005<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This is the 200th episode of the podcast. Eva, my australian shepherd, is in the studio today like always. She wanted to remind me that it is the 1400 dogcast. Anyway, dog humor aside, this week's podcast is about being thankful for connecting with photography. There have been so many people who have influenced my work over the years, and many of them have no idea how much impact they have had. Over the course of the week where I was thinking about those people, I got to thinking about how important photography is in connecting us. </p>
<p>So as we turn into 2019, I hope that you find ways to use your photography to connect with others by sharing, talking about and viewing the work of others. Using your photography not just to work on skills and technique, but rather to find a way to build real connections to people by sharing ideas, stories and feelings in the capture of light. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/giving-thanks/">Giving Thanks</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>This is the 200th episode of the podcast. Eva, my australian shepherd, is in the studio today like always. She wanted to remind me that it is the 1400 dogcast. Anyway, dog humor aside, this week's podcast is about being thankful for connecting with pho...This is the 200th episode of the podcast. Eva, my australian shepherd, is in the studio today like always. She wanted to remind me that it is the 1400 dogcast. Anyway, dog humor aside, this week's podcast is about being thankful for connecting with photography. There have been so many people who have influenced my work over the years, and many of them have no idea how much impact they have had. Over the course of the week where I was thinking about those people, I got to thinking about how important photography is in connecting us. <br />
<br />
So as we turn into 2019, I hope that you find ways to use your photography to connect with others by sharing, talking about and viewing the work of others. Using your photography not just to work on skills and technique, but rather to find a way to build real connections to people by sharing ideas, stories and feelings in the capture of light. Daniel j Gregoryclean12:16Hardest thing in photographyhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/hardest-thing-in-photography/
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:39:52 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=26993<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>This week's podcast starts with a quick rant against people who review photography gear, products, and methods which they haven't ever used the product. I am amazed at how many people use a product for a few minutes, hours or never use the product and still feel qualified to write a review. If you find people who are writing or speaking about products they don't use, it might be worth your time to find a different reviewer. </p>
<p>The main topic of this week's podcast is about the hardest thing in photography. In my work with others and more hours than I care to admit in my introspection, I feel like the hardest thing to do in photography is be authentic without reacting to our insecurities. The willingness to stick to who we are as photographers against a tidal wave of opinions telling us to do or be something else is so hard. We are inundated with people telling us to be something else, photograph something else, or try something new when really what we should be doing is focusing on how amazing the chance to see through the lens and experience more of ourselves photographing things we love. That is the essence of photography. Being amazed by the world around us and finding our connection to the places, people, subjects and emotions. Yet, there is so much noise around us telling us to be something else. The gear we need. Lessons to learn. Things to avoid because others photograph them. Learning to turn off everything that keeps us from being who we are and were meant to be might just be the hardest part of photography. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/hardest-thing-in-photography/">Hardest thing in photography</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>This week's podcast starts with a quick rant against people who review photography gear, products, and methods which they haven't ever used the product. I am amazed at how many people use a product for a few minutes,This week's podcast starts with a quick rant against people who review photography gear, products, and methods which they haven't ever used the product. I am amazed at how many people use a product for a few minutes, hours or never use the product and still feel qualified to write a review. If you find people who are writing or speaking about products they don't use, it might be worth your time to find a different reviewer. <br />
<br />
The main topic of this week's podcast is about the hardest thing in photography. In my work with others and more hours than I care to admit in my introspection, I feel like the hardest thing to do in photography is be authentic without reacting to our insecurities. The willingness to stick to who we are as photographers against a tidal wave of opinions telling us to do or be something else is so hard. We are inundated with people telling us to be something else, photograph something else, or try something new when really what we should be doing is focusing on how amazing the chance to see through the lens and experience more of ourselves photographing things we love. That is the essence of photography. Being amazed by the world around us and finding our connection to the places, people, subjects and emotions. Yet, there is so much noise around us telling us to be something else. The gear we need. Lessons to learn. Things to avoid because others photograph them. Learning to turn off everything that keeps us from being who we are and were meant to be might just be the hardest part of photography. Daniel j Gregoryclean13:20Podcast #198 Feeling Exhausted?https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-198-feeling-exhausted/
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:01:56 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=26984<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>As the end of the year draws closer, I keep hearing more and more people talk about how tired they are. The holiday season and current state of the world has so many people I know feel like they are burning a very short candle at both ends. This week's podcast is focused on how we get to the point of exhaustion and some ways to hold, live with and move through the experience. I know in my own practice the regular everyday life events keep me busy. When you compound holidays, the loss of my brother a year ago, ever-changing software to learn, photos to take and so many other parts of my photography to keep on top of, it can be so hard to stay on top of it all. </p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-198-feeling-exhausted/">Podcast #198 Feeling Exhausted?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>As the end of the year draws closer, I keep hearing more and more people talk about how tired they are. The holiday season and current state of the world has so many people I know feel like they are burning a very short candle at both ends.As the end of the year draws closer, I keep hearing more and more people talk about how tired they are. The holiday season and current state of the world has so many people I know feel like they are burning a very short candle at both ends. This week's podcast is focused on how we get to the point of exhaustion and some ways to hold, live with and move through the experience. I know in my own practice the regular everyday life events keep me busy. When you compound holidays, the loss of my brother a year ago, ever-changing software to learn, photos to take and so many other parts of my photography to keep on top of, it can be so hard to stay on top of it all. Daniel j Gregoryclean15:21Podcast #197 Different doesn’t mean originalhttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-197-different-doesnot-mean-original/
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:52:50 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=26975<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>In rereading The Zen of Creativity again, I discovered a paragraph where he talks about how being different doesn't make you original or unique in your creative practice. This week's podcast dives into how we approach our photography and photographic work as it relates to originality. You often read about how important it is to be different in photography to stand out from the crowd. Yet, when you look at photographs are they really that unique or even that different. I many cases, photos often look the same even when different. So what is it that we should focus on rather than just trying to be different. Originality comes from the work origin which in turn means from the source or place where something arises or is derived. It isn't applying something different in the darkroom or photoshop. Originality comes from a new source or place. Shouldn't our goal be to find originality in our work rather than just trying to be different?</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-197-different-doesnot-mean-original/">Podcast #197 Different doesn’t mean original</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>In rereading The Zen of Creativity again, I discovered a paragraph where he talks about how being different doesn't make you original or unique in your creative practice. This week's podcast dives into how we approach our photography and photographic w...In rereading The Zen of Creativity again, I discovered a paragraph where he talks about how being different doesn't make you original or unique in your creative practice. This week's podcast dives into how we approach our photography and photographic work as it relates to originality. You often read about how important it is to be different in photography to stand out from the crowd. Yet, when you look at photographs are they really that unique or even that different. I many cases, photos often look the same even when different. So what is it that we should focus on rather than just trying to be different. Originality comes from the work origin which in turn means from the source or place where something arises or is derived. It isn't applying something different in the darkroom or photoshop. Originality comes from a new source or place. Shouldn't our goal be to find originality in our work rather than just trying to be different?Daniel j Gregoryclean14:51Podcast #196 Season of givinghttps://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-196-season-of-giving/
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:00:12 +0000https://www.danieljgregory.com/?p=26971<img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-620x620.jpg 620w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-960x960.jpg 960w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-610x610.jpg 610w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-157x157.jpg 157w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-510x510.jpg 510w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.danieljgregory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PerceptivePhotographerWeblogo.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p>I get asked by family and friends this time of year what makes a good gift for a photographer. In past years, I have talked about books or gear that I think might make for a nice gift. This year I wanted to return to this idea but provide some other gift options that I think most photographers could appreciate but might not ask for.</p>
<p>If you are a photographer, give you photographs to family and friends. Nothing is more meaningful than a gift from the heart you created. This gift will also force you to finish your images and make some prints which is always good practice.<br />
Give meaningful feedback about someone's work. Take the time to send the photographer an email or take them out for coffee and really talk about what their work or one of their projects. The feedback will mean so much for than a passing like on a social media app.<br />
Give away old cameras so that others can start their road into photography. <br />
Give or create a space for you to be creative. Give up on the pressure of making something, improving, selling and try to relax and remember that it was the love of photography that got you started with the camera. <br />
This year I am recommending books not related to photography, but to other interest, a photographer might have. It might inspire them to do more work or help them better understand a project or photograph they have undertaken. <br />
Tickets to a museum to see some art.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com/podcast/podcast-196-season-of-giving/">Podcast #196 Season of giving</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.danieljgregory.com">Daniel j Gregory Fine Art Photography</a>.</p>I get asked by family and friends this time of year what makes a good gift for a photographer. In past years, I have talked about books or gear that I think might make for a nice gift. This year I wanted to return to this idea but provide some other gi...I get asked by family and friends this time of year what makes a good gift for a photographer. In past years, I have talked about books or gear that I think might make for a nice gift. This year I wanted to return to this idea but provide some other gift options that I think most photographers could appreciate but might not ask for.<br />
<br />
If you are a photographer, give you photographs to family and friends. Nothing is more meaningful than a gift from the heart you created. This gift will also force you to finish your images and make some prints which is always good practice.<br />
Give meaningful feedback about someone's work. Take the time to send the photographer an email or take them out for coffee and really talk about what their work or one of their projects. The feedback will mean so much for than a passing like on a social media app.<br />
Give away old cameras so that others can start their road into photography. <br />
Give or create a space for you to be creative. Give up on the pressure of making something, improving, selling and try to relax and remember that it was the love of photography that got you started with the camera. <br />
This year I am recommending books not related to photography, but to other interest, a photographer might have. It might inspire them to do more work or help them better understand a project or photograph they have undertaken. <br />
Tickets to a museum to see some art.Daniel j Gregoryclean12:01